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Organize My Files in Drive now generally available

In October 2025, we launched a beta for Organize My Files in Drive. This feature is now generally available and has started rolling out to eligible Google Workspace and Google AI plans. | Learn more about how Organize My Files in Drive is now generally available.

Introducing the ability to loop over a list of items in Workspace Studio

We are introducing the ability to loop over a list of items in Google Workspace Studio flows, bringing more power and flexibility to your everyday workflows. | Learn more about the ability to loop over a list of items in Workspace Studio.

Enhanced data protection for managed third-party apps

With this release, users are now able to maintain efficient workflows and securely move data between corporate Workspace accounts and other authorized, managed third-party applications without being blocked. | Learn more about enhanced data protection for managed third-party apps.

Quickly scan multiple pages in Google Drive on Android

Tired of scanning one page at a time? With the new Document Scanner in Google Drive on Android, you can now scan multiple pages at the same time. | Learn more about how to Quickly scan multiple pages in Google Drive on Android.

New data loss prevention capabilities for file attachments and proximity conditions are generally available 

Data loss prevention (DLP) rules for non-Workspace file attachments and associated proximity conditions are now generally available. These new capabilities enable organizations to target files with specific parameters, such as blocking the sharing of sensitive file formats or identifying files that contain specific strings in their titles. | Learn more about the new data loss prevention capabilities for file attachments and proximity conditions are generally available.

Data loss prevention policies for Google Calendar now available in GA

Data loss prevention (DLP) for Google Calendar is now generally available to protect sensitive information shared within event details. | Learn more about data loss prevention policies for Google Calendar now available in GA.

Gmail as a source in Ask Gemini in Drive now generally available

Gmail sources in Ask Gemini in Drive is now generally available and has started rolling out to eligible Google Workspace and Google AI plans. Ask Gemini in Drive offers a dedicated, immersive workspace designed for deep focus. Users can engage in high-context, multi-turn conversations to efficiently explore and understand content. | Learn more about Gmail as a source in Ask Gemini in Drive now generally available.
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Introducing a fresh visual identity for Google Workspace app icons

We’re updating icons across Google Workspace to introduce a modern visual design that gives every app a more distinct identity. Over the next several weeks, users will see new icons for Gmail, Calendar, Chat, Meet, Drive, Docs, Slides, Sheets, Vids, Keep, Forms, Voice, Sites, and Tasks. | Learn more about the new fresh visual identity for Google Workspace app icons.

Simplify decision-making with Polly, now available for Google Chat

Making decisions in a fast-paced environment often leads to long, messy threads and lost consensus. Polly helps teams solve this by enabling the creation of interactive polls within existing Chat conversations. | Learn more about how to Simplify decision-making with Polly, now available for Google Chat.

Improvements to Out-of-Domain file-level warnings

We’re announcing improvements to our Out-of-Domain file-level warnings. First launched in April 2025, these badges alert users to documents and users outside of their Workspace organization, helping to prevent accidental data exfiltration and potential phishing attacks that spoof internal content. | Learn more about the improvements to Out-of-Domain file-level warnings.

Keep your sources up to date with automatic Drive syncing in NotebookLM

We’re making it easier to keep your sources and insights current in NotebookLM by enabling automatic syncing with Google Drive. Previously, if you uploaded a file in Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides, you’d have to manually update it in NotebookLM to see the changes. With this update, as the content in your Drive files evolves, the information within the notebook updates automatically to match. | Learn more about how to Keep your sources up to date with automatic Drive syncing in NotebookLM.

Gemini LTI Update: Include your LMS sources when using NotebookLM in Powerschool Schoology

When creating a notebook in Powerschool Schoology, Gemini LTI users can now add content directly from their course as sources. This integration allows educators and students to seamlessly bridge their course materials with AI-powered research and analysis, and generate Studio artifacts like Audio and Video Overviews, infographics, slide decks, and more based on their Schoology resources. | Learn more about how to include your LMS sources when using NotebookLM in Powerschool Schoology.

More granular admin controls for Workspace Studio steps and starters

We’re introducing more granular admin controls for Workspace Studio steps and starters. With these new controls, admins can define which steps and starters people in their organization can use to create flows, including by Workspace service or individually. | Learn more about more granular admin controls for Workspace Studio steps and starters.

Easily identify data irregularities with anomaly detection in Connected Sheets

You can now easily identify critical irregularities and outliers in your time-series data when using Connected Sheets to analyze BigQuery data sets from Google Sheets. Anomaly detection in Connected Sheets allows users to distinguish between expected trends and true outliers without requiring manual model training or complex SQL knowledge. | Learn more about how to easily identify data irregularities with anomaly detection in Connected Sheets.

Ask Gemini in Google Meet is becoming more easily accessible on web

We’re excited to announce that we’re making the feature more easily accessible by moving the Ask Gemini prompt box into the bottom left-hand corner of the Google Meet web interface. | Learn more about how ask Gemini in Google Meet is becoming more easily accessible on web.

Prevent account takeovers with Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC), now generally available in the Chrome browser for Windows

Previously available in beta, Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC) in the Chrome browser on Windows is now generally available and enabled by default for Google Workspace users. | Learn more about how to prevent account takeovers with Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC), now generally available in the Chrome browser for Windows.

Share chats, canvases, and generated media from the Gemini app securely via Google Drive

We are introducing the ability for Workspace users on the web to share snapshots of their chats, canvases, and generated media in the Gemini app. | Learn more about how to share chats, canvases, and generated media from the Gemini app securely via Google Drive.

Google Chat external interoperability with Microsoft Teams via NextPlane OpenHub is now available 

Organizations often need to collaborate with customers, partners, and suppliers who use Microsoft Teams. NextPlane OpenHub was built to bridge this Google Chat and Microsoft Teams divide, and it is now launching external interoperability to allow communication across organizational boundaries. | Learn more about how Google Chat external interoperability with Microsoft Teams via NextPlane OpenHub is now available.

Available in beta: Convert your client-side encrypted Slides after a Vault or Takeout export

Admins can now bulk export client-side encrypted (CSE) Slides using Vault or Data Export (takeout), and then convert those exports into PowerPoint files. This allows your organization to retain complete ownership, access, and control of sensitive data in a highly portable format. | Learn more about how to Convert your client-side encrypted Slides after a Vault or Takeout export.

Keep track of student progress with learning standards and skills in Google Classroom

Google Classroom now allows educators to tag coursework and rubrics with learning goals, including specific learning standards and skills, providing a more structured way to monitor student growth. | Learn more about how to keep track of student progress with learning standards and skills in Google Classroom.
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Whiteboarding add-ons now available for Android-based Google Meet hardware

Third-party whiteboarding add-ons for Google Meet, including Figma, Lucidspark, and Miro, will be available for room hardware based on Android. | Learn more about whiteboarding add-ons for Android-based Google Meet hardware.

Android-based all-in-one room devices from Neat and Logitech certified for Google Meet

The Neat Board series (32, 50, and Pro) and the Logitech Rally Board 65 are now certified for Google Meet as the first Android-based all-in-one devices. | Learn more about these all-in-one room devices.

Add avatars when you convert presentations to Vids

You can already convert your Google Slides content into Google Vids, and use Gemini to generate scripts, voiceovers, and background music. Now, you can add a spokesperson to your videos using AI avatars when importing content from Slides. | Learn more about adding avatars when you convert presentations to Vids.

Google Workspace Assignments LTI™ and Gemini LTI™ are now available for Moodle

We’re expanding the availability of Assignments LTI™ and Gemini LTI™ to include Moodle, joining our existing support for Canvas and Schoology. | Learn more about Assignments LTI and Gemini LTA availability for Moodle.

Use NotebookLM in your Google Workspace Studio flows

This enhancement lets you use your existing notebooks as an AI knowledge source for your automations. You can use the new Ask NotebookLM step to generate grounded responses based on the insights, summaries, and research in your notebooks. | Learn more about NotebookLM in Workspace Studio.

Small businesses can now seamlessly import users from Microsoft to Google Workspace

We’re excited to announce the beta release of a new, simplified way for very small and small-sized businesses to import their users from Microsoft to Google Workspace when setting up their Workspace account for the first time. | Learn more about this new data import option for small businesses.

Deploying ServiceNow Now Assist Virtual Agent from the Google Workspace Marketplace

Google Workspace customers can now deploy the Now Assist Virtual Agent for Google Chat integration directly from the Google Workspace Marketplace. | Learn more about the ServiceNow Now Assist Virtual Agent for Chat.

Enhancing the Datadog app for Google Chat

The latest version of the Datadog app for Google Chat allows you to integrate Datadog into your Google Chat workflows more seamlessly and stay on top of critical infrastructure without leaving the flow of team collaboration. | Learn more about the updated Datadog app for Chat.

Improving security posture with default context-aware access for all SAML applications

This update introduces a default assignment that serves as a universal security baseline, automatically protecting any SAML-based app that does not have a specific policy already assigned. | Learn more about applying a global context-aware access (CAA) policy to all SAML applications.

Expanded options for header images in Google Forms

Previously, creators could only use a pre-selected theme, upload an image, or choose an image from Google Photos. In addition to these options, they can now choose an image from Google Drive or Google Images or use a URL. | Learn more about new options for header images in Forms.

Expanding language support for refining messages with Gemini in Google Chat

In addition to English, users can now use Gemini to polish their messages in French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. | Learn more about expanded language support for Refine with Gemini in Chat.

The announcements above were published on the Workspace Updates blog over the last week. Please refer to the original blog posts for complete details.
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Now generally available: Bulk import using client-side encryption and the Drive API

Previously available in beta, client-side encryption (CSE) customers can now conduct bulk migrations of sensitive files from both cloud and on-premises data sources. | Learn more about how to bulk import using client-side encryption and the Drive API.

Securely manage AI and agent access to Workspace data with the AI control center

Securely managing access for generative AI and agent actions to Workspace data is easier ever than before with the new AI control center in the Admin console. | Learn more about how to securely manage AI and agent access to Workspace data with the AI control center.

Set custom instructions for Gemini in Google Docs

We are introducing the ability to set custom, persistent instructions for Gemini in Google Docs. These instructions ensure that Gemini adapts to your style, tone, and formatting preferences without needing to repeat them in every conversation, ultimately saving you time and ensuring consistency. | Learn more about how to set custom instructions for Gemini in Google Docs.

Require explicit consent for Take Notes with Gemini, recordings, and transcripts in Google Meet

We’re introducing a new feature that allows administrators to require explicit consent from meeting participants before automatic note-taking, recording, and/or transcription begins. | Learn more about how to require explicit consent for Take Notes with Gemini, recordings, and transcripts in Google Meet.

Turn your AI prompts into one-click tools using skills in Chrome

To streamline your workday, we’re launching skills in Chrome for eligible Workspace users. This feature allows you to save your most effective prompts and run them instantly with a single click, no matter where you are on the web. | Learn more about how to turn your AI prompts into one-click tools using skills in Chrome.

Improvements to the Meet starter step and Calendar time-blocking capabilities in Google Workspace Studio 

We’re introducing enhancements to the Google Meet starter step in Google Workspace Studio. As part of this, the step When a meeting transcript is ready has been renamed When meeting outputs are ready. | Learn more about the improvements to the Meet starter step and Calendar time-blocking capabilities in Google Workspace Studio.

View the Google Meet live stream automatically if an adaptive meeting becomes full

We're making it simpler to join large Google Meet events. When an adaptive meeting reaches its maximum capacity for meeting contributors (those with camera, microphone, and screen sharing privileges), any additional users attempting to join the main call are automatically redirected to join the live stream instead. | Learn more about how to view the Google Meet live stream automatically if an adaptive meeting becomes full.

Google Workspace Studio available in more languages

Google Workspace Studio has expanded its support to include seven new languages. | Learn more about Google Workspace Studio available in more languages.

Improvements To Help Me Write in Gmail

Help me write in Gmail is evolving into an even more helpful partner that can pull in your natural voice and personalized context to get you closer to the perfect draft every time. | Learn more about improvements To Help Me Write in Gmail.
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Move from conversation to creation with file generation in Gemini

Gemini can now transform your ideas, using conversational prompts, directly into thoughtfully formatted files, such as Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, PDFs and more, directly in your chats with Gemini. | Learn more about how to move from conversation to creation with file generation in Gemini.

Students can now create personal class notebooks with NotebookLM in Google Classroom

With this launch, we’re allowing students in higher education who are 18 years of age and older to create their own notebooks for courses in Google Classroom. | Learn more about students creating personal class notebooks with NotebookLM.

Workspace audit logs: New functionality and expanded event fields in the Admin console

We're releasing several enhancements to deepen the security investigation capabilities of the Workspace audit log, including expanded fields across many data sources. | Learn more about new functionality and expanded event fields in the Admin console.

New ways to customize AI-generated meeting notes

We are giving users more control over "Take notes for me" in Google Meet with new customization options and an improved Decisions section. | Learn more about new ways to customize AI-generated meeting notes.

New: Agent tools and security updates for Google Workspace developers

We're opening the Workspace MCP server to public developer preview and introducing a standardized tiering model for all agent tools inclusive of our APIs in Workspace. | Learn more about agent tools and security updates for Google Workspace developers.

Google Takeout Transfer now supports Google Photos for Education users

We’re expanding Google Takeout Transfer to include Google Photos, allowing users to migrate their memories from their school or university-issued Google account to a personal Google account. | Learn more about Google Takeout Transfer support for Google Photos.

The announcements above were published on the Workspace Updates blog over the last week. Please refer to the original blog posts for complete details.
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Seamlessly join meetings on Google Meet hardware with “Connect Room”

In December 2025, we introduced Connect room to organizations on the Rapid Release track enrolled in Early Preview Rooms. We’re excited to announce that this feature is now rolling out to all Workspace customers with Google Meet hardware. | Learn more about how to seamlessly join meetings on Google Meet hardware with “Connect Room”.

Introducing Workspace Intelligence, with admin controls

We announced Workspace Intelligence, an underlying AI system that provides Gemini with a real-time understanding of your work across Google Workspace. | Learn more about Workspace Intelligence, with admin controls.

New Gemini capabilities in Google Docs help you go from blank page to brilliance

We’re reimagining the AI writing experience in Google Docs to help you move from a blank page to a finished document faster than ever. Google Docs is evolving from a traditional word processor into a collaborator that understands your organization’s context. | Learn more about the new Gemini capabilities in Google Docs help you go from blank page to brilliance.

Build and edit complex spreadsheets with Gemini in Google Sheets

We’re excited to introduce new Gemini in Sheets capabilities that enable you to build and edit entire spreadsheets using simple natural language. | Learn more about how to build and edit complex spreadsheets with Gemini in Google Sheets.

Paste and convert unformatted text into Google Sheets tables with Gemini

We're excited to introduce a new AI-powered feature in Google Sheets that allows you to transform unstructured text into organized tables. | Learn more about how to paste and convert unformatted text into Google Sheets tables with Gemini.

Effortlessly automate data entry in Google Sheets using Fill with Gemini

We're introducing Fill with Gemini in Google Sheets, a new AI-powered feature designed to make data preparation and manual entry even easier. | Learn more about how to effortlessly automate data entry in Google Sheets using Fill with Gemini.

Faster performance and doubled cell limits in Google Sheets

We’re committed to continuously improving Sheets to ensure it is a powerful, responsive, and scalable spreadsheet tool for your needs. To that end, we’re announcing significant performance improvements across the entire Sheets experience, especially for larger data sets, making it faster than ever to import, analyze, and manage your data. | Learn more about the faster performance and doubled cell limits in Google Sheets.

Ask Gemini in Drive now generally available

In March, we announced a beta for Ask Gemini in Drive. This feature is now generally available and has started rolling out to eligible Google Workspace and Google AI plans. | Learn more about how to ask Gemini in Drive now generally available.

AI Overviews in Drive now generally available

In March, we announced a beta for AI Overviews in Drive. This feature is now generally available and has started rolling out to eligible Google Workspace and Google AI plans. | Learn more about the AI Overviews in Drive now generally available.

Create custom branded avatars in Google Vids with Nano Banana 2

You can now brand your custom avatars in Google Vids by uploading a logo of your choice and using the power of Nano Banana 2 to refine how it appears on screen. You now have the creative control to ensure your AI-generated presenters align with your organization's visual identity. | Learn more about how to create custom branded avatars in Google Vids with Nano Banana 2.

Search faster and smarter with AI Overviews in Gmail search

With AI Overviews in Gmail search, you can now ask natural language questions in Gmail’s search bar and get concise summaries and answers without digging through emails. | Learn more about how to search faster and smarter with AI Overviews in Gmail search.

Introducing data import: An easier, faster, and higher-fidelity migration to Google Workspace at no additional tool cost

We are excited to announce the general availability of our new Google Workspace data migration tool for enterprises: Data import. | Learn more about the new Data import: An easier, faster, and higher-fidelity migration to Google Workspace at no additional tool cost.

Use your Gems in your Google Workspace Studio flows

We are integrating Gems into Google Workspace Studio as a step that you can add to your flows. | Learn more about how to Use your Gems in your Google Workspace Studio flows.

The announcements above were published on the Workspace Updates blog over the last week. Please refer to the original blog posts for complete details.
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Expanded NotebookLM capabilities for Education Plus and Teaching and Learning add-on customers

We’re increasing limits across NotebookLM features for customers with Google Workspace for Education Plus or a Teaching and Learning add-on license at no additional cost. Users will now see a Plus badge next to their profile picture, indicating access to higher usage thresholds. | Learn more about the expanded NotebookLM capabilities for Education Plus and Teaching and Learning add-on customers.

Prepare for the NEET UG with practice tests in Gemini

We recently launched full-length, no-cost practice tests in Gemini, starting with the SAT and JEE Main. Now, we’re expanding practice tests to support the NEET UG. | Learn more about how to prepare for the NEET UG with practice tests in Gemini.

Additional BYOD peripheral switchers certified for Google Meet in ChromeOS touch controller rooms

We have certified additional Lightware peripheral switchers, so that you and your team can bring your own devices (BYOD) to Google Meet on ChromeOS touch controller rooms. The new devices bring improvements for video processing, networking, connectivity and security. | Learn more about the additional BYOD peripheral switchers certified for Google Meet in ChromeOS touch controller rooms.

Gemini in Google Classroom is now available in all Classroom-supported languages

We’re beginning to expand availability to all Classroom-supported languages in which Gemini is also available. This expansion makes Gemini tools in Classroom increasingly accessible to educators and higher education students whose preferred language is now supported. | Learn more about Gemini in Google Classroom is now available in all Classroom-supported languages.

New more expressive AI voiceovers in Google Vids, and 16 additional languages, powered by Gemini 3.1 Flash TTS

With the release of our new Gemini 3.1 Flash Text-To-Speech (TTS) model, AI voiceovers in Google Vids now include 30 new conversational voice options that better capture natural expression and realism. All 30 AI voiceover options are now supported in 24 different languages. | Learn more about the new more expressive AI voiceovers in Google Vids, and 16 additional languages, powered by Gemini 3.1 Flash TTS.

Now available: The Gemini app for Mac

We’re bringing the Gemini app to macOS as a native desktop experience, designed to live right where you work. It’s always just a keyboard shortcut away, allowing you to quickly get the help you need without losing your focus. | Learn more about The Gemini app for Mac now available.

Now in beta: Download client-side encrypted Google Slides

We are pleased to share that export capabilities are now available for client-side encrypted (CSE) Slides files. | Learn more about how to download client-side encrypted Google Slides now in beta.

Improved video quality on high-resolution displays in Google Meet

We’re updating Meet to provide higher quality video for users with high-resolution displays on the web and in rooms. This change will provide sharper and more detailed video, particularly for meetings with three or more participants. | Learn more about the improved video quality on high-resolution displays in Google Meet.

Streamlining admin controls for Gemini Enterprise in the Google Workspace Admin console

Managing generative AI tools that can access your Google Workspace data will be easier than before with dedicated controls to manage Gemini Enterprise access in the Workspace Admin console. These settings will live in a new subsection in the left side menu bar under “Generative AI”. | Learn more about the streamlined admin controls for Gemini Enterprise in the Google Workspace Admin console.

The announcements above were published on the Workspace Updates blog over the last week. Please refer to the original blog posts for complete details.
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Book Google Workspace resources from third-party calendars

Organizations that use both Google Workspace and other calendaring systems, like Microsoft Outlook, can now more easily coordinate shared resources, such as rooms, projectors, or company cars. | Learn more about how to book Google Workspace resources from third-party calendars.

Greater control and error visibility for Google Sheets formulas

We are introducing updates to the logic and parameter support for a targeted set of Google Sheets functions. These changes are designed to improve error visibility, offer more control over data, and ensure seamless compatibility when importing files. | Learn more about greater control and error visibility for Google Sheets formulas.

Migration update on restricted access items

With this update, all items with legacy restricted access will be automatically migrated to use the limited access setting instead. There will be no change to who can see or access the files. | Learn more about Migration update on restricted access items.

Speech translation in Google Meet is now rolling out to mobile devices

Following our recent general availability launch for web, we are excited to announce that speech translation is now rolling out to the Meet Android and iOS apps. The feature allows audio to be translated to other languages in near-real-time, helping global teams communicate more naturally and removing language barriers. | Learn more about speech translation in Google Meet is now out to mobile devices.

Edit your AI-generated scripts when you convert Slides to Vids

Now when you import Slides into Google Vids with Gemini enabled, you can see and edit your AI-generated scripts for each slide before completing the import, generating voiceovers, and applying animations. | Learn more about how to edit your AI-generated scripts when you convert Slides to Vids.

Gmail end-to-end encryption now available on mobile devices

We’re expanding Gmail end-to-end encryption (E2EE) to Android and iOS devices for Gmail client-side encryption (CSE) users. With Gmail E2EE, your users can confidentially engage with your organization's most sensitive data from anywhere on their mobile devices while ensuring data remains compliant and with your organizations sovereignty and compliance requirements. | Learn more about Gmail end-to-end encryption now available on mobile devices.

Expanding access to longer musical tracks in the Gemini app

Last month, we introduced Lyria 3 Pro in the Gemini app for select Business, Enterprise, and Education editions. Now, more users can create longer tracks with Lyria 3 Pro in the Gemini app. | Learn more about expanded access to longer musical tracks in the Gemini app.

The announcements above were published on the Workspace Updates blog over the last week. Please refer to the original blog posts for complete details.
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Introducing guest accounts: Collaborate securely and communicate with non-Workspace users in Google Chat

We're excited to announce the general availability of guest accounts in Google Workspace. Guest accounts empower organizations to securely collaborate with customers, partners, and vendors that are not on Google Workspace. | Learn more about how to collaborate securely and communicate with non-Workspace users in Google Chat.

Ransomware detection and file restoration for Google Drive now generally available

We’re excited to share these two features are generally available with significant improvements in malware detection. | Learn more about ransomware detection and file restoration for Google Drive.

Download the third-party attestation for data regions

Admins have access to an independent review of Google Workspace’s data regions, not only for their compliance needs but also for their peace of mind. | Learn more about how to download the third-party attestation for data regions.

An update on secondary calendar lifecycle changes and a new API

In the coming months, we’ll introduce a new endpoint in the Calendar API that will allow developers to programmatically transfer the ownership of secondary calendars. | Learn more about the update on secondary calendar lifecycle changes and a new API.

Generate beautiful and editable slides with ease in Google Slides

Slide generation just got a major upgrade. Gemini can now create fully editable, brand-matched slides using dynamic layouts tailored to your specific content. To ensure visual consistency, Gemini securely analyzes your existing deck to generate designs that fit your established style. | Learn more about how to generate beautiful and editable slides with ease in Google Slides.

Form creation with Gemini and more now available in more languages

You can use Help me create to enter a prompt that describes the form you want to create or a prompt that references supporting Docs, Sheets, Slides, or PDFs. | Learn more about form creation with Gemini and more now available in more languages.

Upcoming change to default setting for downloading Google Meet recordings

Currently, Google Meet video recordings do not allow viewers to download or copy them by default unless the recording owner explicitly allows it. As a result, the "Ask Gemini" functionality within the Drive viewer is also disabled by default for viewers who aren’t file owners. | Learn more about the upcoming change to default setting for downloading Google Meet recordings.

Enabling user-initiated purchases, starting with higher access to advanced AI features in Workspace

We’re introducing a new capability that allows end users to purchase Google Workspace add-ons directly, starting with the AI Expanded Access add-on for users in the United States and Canada with a Google Workspace Business edition. | Learn more about enabling user-initiated purchases, starting with higher access to advanced AI features in Workspace.

Create and refine custom avatars in Google Vids

AI Avatars in Google Vids provide high-quality speakers preferred five times more often than those on other platforms. Now you can customize and refine these avatars to match your brand and message, with Nano Banana 2. | Learn more about how to create and refine custom avatars in Google Vids.

Direct an avatar to speak and act anywhere with a consistent face and voice

We’re excited to announce you can now place avatars in different scenes and have them interact with objects you specify, like your newly released product or a piece of safety equipment. Their faces and voices will remain consistent as you generate different scenes. | Learn more about how to Direct an avatar to speak and act anywhere with a consistent face and voice.

Record your screen directly from Chrome with the Google Vids Screen Recorder Chrome Extension

You can now quickly record your screen from any browser window using the new Google Vids Screen Recorder Chrome extension. | Learn more about how to record your screen directly from Chrome with the Google Vids Screen Recorder Chrome Extension.

Export Google Vids directly to YouTube

You can now publish the videos you create in Google Vids directly to YouTube. This saves you a few steps - previously you would export the project as an MP4 file, then go to YouTube to upload the file. | Learn more about how to export Google Vids directly to YouTube.

Google Meet is now available on CarPlay

We’re excited to announce Google Meet for Apple CarPlay, allowing on-the-go professionals to stay connected hands-free and join meetings safely while on the road. | Learn more about Google Meet is now available on CarPlay.

The announcements above were published on the Workspace Updates blog over the last week. Please refer to the original blog posts for complete details.
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Safeguarded guest admit flow in Google Meet

The new safeguarded guest admit flow assists hosts in meetings when they respond to users who ask to join meetings (also known as ”knocking”). This makes it easier for hosts to handle large volumes of requests and helps reduce the attention and time needed. | Learn more about safeguarded guest admit flow in Google Meet.

Create longer musical tracks in the Gemini app with Lyria 3 Pro

Last month, we introduced 30-second tracks with Lyria 3, featuring custom music generation designed to spark creative expression. Now, we’re also introducing Lyria 3 Pro, an advanced version that allows users to create tracks up to three minutes long, with customization and creative control. | Learn more about how to create longer musical tracks in the Gemini app with Lyria 3 Pro.

Generate custom music in Google Vids, powered by Lyria 3 and Lyria 3 Pro

You can now generate custom music in Google Vids, powered by Lyria 3 and Lyria 3 Pro, Google’s latest music generation model. | Learn more about how to generate custom music in Google Vids, powered by Lyria 3 and Lyria 3 Pro.

Ensure accurate meeting records with automatic language detection in Google Meet

We’re introducing automatic language detection in Google Meet to help ensure your meeting transcripts, summarized notes, and recorded captions are as accurate as possible. | Learn more about how to ensure accurate meeting records with automatic language detection in Google Meet.

The announcements above were published on the Workspace Updates blog over the last week. Please refer to the original blog posts for complete details.
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Easily find and set time zones in Google Calendar by searching for city or country

We’re introducing an improved time zone picker for Google Calendar on the web. Instead of manually scrolling through the list of options, you can now simply search for and select a specific city or country, making it easier to coordinate and schedule with others in different time zones. | Learn more about how to easily find and set time zones in Google Calendar by searching for city or country.

Workspace audit logs: New functionality and expanded event fields

We’re releasing a number of enhancements to Workspace audit logs. | Learn more about the new functionality and expanded event fields in Workspace audit logs.

Introducing the new Meetings section in Google Chat

We’re introducing a dedicated Meetings section in Google Chat—a new way to organize your conversation list and keep your meeting conversations in one place. | Learn more about the new Meetings section in Google Chat.

New ways to customize and interact with your content in NotebookLM

We’re introducing several updates to NotebookLM that give users more flexibility when uploading sources, new ways to create and edit visuals from NotebookLM and improvements to the interactive study tools. | Learn more about new ways to customize and interact with your content in NotebookLM.

The announcements above were published on the Workspace Updates blog over the last week. Please refer to the original blog posts for complete details.
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Updates to meetings made by a delegate user are now sent in the name of the principal

In Google Calendar this can be set up by sharing an executive’s calendar with “Make changes to events” or “Make changes and manage sharing” permissions with a delegate user. | Learn more about how updates to meetings made by a delegate user are now sent in the name of the principal.

New Device ID for Google Meet hardware

We’re replacing the current Device ID (“Legacy ID”) for Google Meet hardware devices with a new Device ID. This new Device ID will be displayed everywhere you currently see the Legacy ID throughout the Google Admin console. | Learn more about the new Device ID for Google Meet hardware.

Assign Google Calendars to Google Meet hardware in bulk

We’re making it easier to manage calendar assignments for your Meet hardware devices. You can now assign or unassign Google Calendars to your Meet hardware devices in bulk by uploading a CSV file. | Learn more about assigning Google Calendars to Google Meet hardware in bulk.

Better screen scaling for Google Calendar on large monitors

Google Calendar on the web now offers improved scaling on large, high-resolution monitors. This update provides a clearer overview of your day or week by reducing unnecessary whitespace and better utilizing your available screen space. | Learn more about how to better screen scaling for Google Calendar on large monitors.

Control continuous meeting chat for your organization

We’re excited to introduce a new admin control for this feature In the Workspace Admin console, under Meet Safety Settings, you’ll now see a continuous meeting chat setting that allows you to configure continuous meeting chat behavior for your organization. | Learn more about how to control the continuous meeting chat for your organization.

Use Help me schedule in Gmail to easily set up a meeting time with multiple guests

Previously, "Help me schedule" was limited to scheduling between two individuals. With this update, users can now coordinate meetings with multiple guests directly from the Gmail compose window. | Learn more about how to use Help me schedule in Gmail to easily set up a meeting time with multiple guests.

Whisk is moving to Flow on April 30, 2026

On April 30, 2026, the best capabilities from Whisk are moving directly into Flow, Google's unified platform for AI-powered image and video creation. | Learn more about Whisk directly moving into Flow.

Gemini in Chrome expands to more countries and languages, including Canada, New Zealand, and India

Gemini in Chrome is rolling out now to Canada, New Zealand, and India, and we’re adding support for 50+ more languages across these countries and in the United States. | Learn more about how Gemini in Chrome expands to more countries and languages, including Canada, New Zealand, and India.

The announcements above were published on the Workspace Updates blog over the last week. Please refer to the original blog posts for complete details.
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Improved join permission logging for Google Meet Audit events

Google Meet Audit event logging for endpoints will now also include the permission type used to grant access to join a meeting. | Learn more about improved join permission logging for Google Meet Audit events.

Workspace admins can allow Gemini app conversation sharing for their organizations

Google Workspace admins can now enable users in their organization to share their Gemini chat conversations by creating public links to share and publish. | Learn more about how Workspace admins can allow Gemini app conversation sharing for their organizations.

Improving the connection between Google Calendar events and Google Meet calls

Google is updating how Google Meet links to Calendar events to ensure meeting artifacts (recordings, notes, and chats) are shared with the correct people.This update solves the "ambiguity" of reused codes, preventing sensitive meeting records from being shared with the wrong participants or lost entirely. | Learn more about how the connection between Google Calendar events and Google Meet calls is improved.

New dynamic data source support for dropdowns in Google Chat apps

Google Chat developers can now use dynamic data sources for dropdown menus, allowing apps to query and filter external databases in real-time as a user types. | Learn more about new dynamic data source support for dropdowns in Google Chat apps.

The announcements above were published on the Workspace Updates blog over the last week. Please refer to the original blog posts for complete details.
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Two new functions in Google Sheets

We are adding two new functions to Google Sheets, =SHEET and =SHEETS. These additions help users manage and reference spreadsheets with multiple tabs more effectively. | Learn more about two new functions in Google Sheets.

New internal and external membership classifications for Google Groups

To ensure better data security, starting in Q2 2026, Google Groups will launch stricter internal and external classifications on group memberships. | Learn more about internal and external membership classifications for Google Groups.

Save PDFs to your Google Drive

On Chrome on your computer, you can now save PDFs directly to Drive without leaving the page, and easily get back to them later in the “Saved from Chrome” folder. | Learn more about saving PDFs to your Google Drive.

Get quantitative insights from text responses with Gemini in Google Forms

Last year, we announced proactive Gemini-generated insights in Forms for short answer and paragraph questions helping form creators summarize responses to longer questions and quickly understand sentiment and feedback. | Learn more about quantitative insights from text responses with Gemini in Google Forms.

New cartoon avatars in Google Vids

AI avatars in Google Vids provide a fast, cost-effective way to generate high-quality digital speakers. While photorealistic avatars are ideal for formal business, we are introducing new 2D and 3D cartoon-styled avatars that utilize expressive, stylized features.| Learn more about new cartoon avatars in Google Vids.

AI avatars and AI voiceovers in Google Vids now available in seven new languages

Google Vids is thrilled to announce that AI avatars and voiceovers now support more than just English. Users can now provide input in seven additional languages: French, German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, and Japanese. | Learn more about AI avatars and AI voiceovers in Google Vids, available in seven new languages.

Sending larger attachments in Gmail: New 50MB limits for Enterprise Plus customers

We are introducing a significant enhancement to Gmail’s storage and delivery capabilities for Enterprise Plus customers. To support seamless collaboration and high-fidelity file sharing, we are increasing the file size limits for both sending and receiving emails. | Learn more about the new limits for Enterprise Plus customers in Gmail.

Google Chat now available as a data source in Gemini app

We’re excited to announce that Google Chat is now available as a data source in the Gemini app for Workspace customers, joining Gmail, Google Drive, and other Workspace apps. | Learn more about Google Chat as a data source in Gemini app.

Expanded duration limits in Google Vids

We are increasing the duration limits for Google Vids projects, recordings and imported media clips, giving you more flexibility to create comprehensive video content. | Learn more about expanded duration limits in Google Vids.

Introducing a new video player experience in Google Drive on iOS devices

Last year, we announced a smoother, more modern video player in the Google Drive Android app. This updated look and feel is now available when watching Drive videos on your iOS devices. | Learn more about the video player experience in Google Drive on iOS devices.

Gemini conversation history is coming to the side panel in Google Workspace

Conversation history is coming to the Gemini side panel in Google Workspace apps. This feature will enable users to resume their conversations with Gemini across sessions. | Learn more about Gemini conversation history in the side panel.

Introducing Nano Banana 2 in the Gemini app

Starting today, we’re rolling out Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image), our best image model yet, to Workspace customers in the Gemini app. | Learn more about Nano Banana 2 in the Gemini app.

The announcements above were published on the Workspace Updates blog over the last week. Please refer to the original blog posts for complete details.
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View Gemini feature usage and threshold reports in the Admin console

Today, we’re releasing new adoption and usage metrics to our Gemini reports in the Admin console. These new reports offer administrators comprehensive visibility into AI feature usage and thresholds to help them better manage their Workspace subscription and Gemini adoption. This includes usage data by features, apps, and active users. | Learn more about Gemini feature usage and threshold reports in the Admin console.

Improvements to local administrative access controls on Windows devices

We are updating the administrative privileges setting for Windows device management to give administrators more control over how local administrative access is handled on Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices, managed by Google Endpoint Management. This update simplifies settings and provides greater flexibility for organizations that need to preserve local admin access while managing specific users via Google Workspace. | Learn more about Improvements to local administrative access controls on Windows devices.

Forecast data in Connected Sheets using BigQuery ML and TimesFM

We are introducing a new capability in Connected Sheets for BigQuery that allows users to generate data forecasts directly within Google Sheets using the power of BigQuery ML (BQML) and Google’s state-of-the-art TimesFM model. | Learn more about Forecast data in Connected Sheets using BigQuery ML and TimesFM.

Create custom soundtracks with Lyria 3 in the Gemini app

Using text-based or image prompting, you can now generate custom 30 second soundtracks in Gemini. This new capability is powered by Lyria 3, Google’s most advanced music generation model yet. | Learn more about how to Create custom soundtracks with Lyria 3 in the Gemini app.

New user controls for Take notes for me

We are introducing more ways meeting hosts and participants can view and control “Take notes for me” in Google Meet. | Learn more about New user controls for Take notes for me.

New 'Take notes for me' configuration in the Admin console for select Gemini Alpha customers

To help users remember to get notes for meetings where it is most valuable, we are developing new settings for ‘Take notes for me’ that lets users and admins pre-configure AI note taking. | Learn more about New 'Take notes for me' configuration in the Admin console for select Gemini Alpha customers.

Educators can now get help drafting personalized guidance on written assignments with AI-suggested feedback in Google Classroom

We’re introducing AI-suggested feedback for written assignments in Google Classroom, a new feature designed to help educators provide high-quality, personalized support to their students more efficiently. | Learn more about how Educators can now get help drafting personalized guidance on written assignments with AI-suggested feedback in Google Classroom.

Manage permission to edit group details and changes to groups settings

We’re introducing a new permission in Google Groups: "Who can modify group details." This update allows group owners and managers to grant specific roles the ability to edit a group's name and description. | Learn more about to Manage permission to edit group details and changes to groups settings.

The announcements above were published on the Workspace Updates blog over the last week. Please refer to the original blog posts for complete details.
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Move shared content in Google Meet to a separate window with the “Open in new window” option

We’re introducing the ability for meeting participants to move screen shared content into a standalone window with the “Open in new window” option. | Learn more about how to move shared content in Google Meet to a separate window with the “Open in new window” option.

Data loss prevention policies for Google Calendar now available in beta

We’re introducing data loss prevention (DLP) policies for Google Calendar in beta. Currently, DLP policies protect Calendar attachments such as Docs, Sheets, and Slides in meeting invites. | Learn more about data loss prevention policies for Google Calendar.

Control if new Meet hardware can join calls with a new on/off setting

We’re introducing a “Video calling” setting for Google Meet hardware, allowing you to turn video calling on or off for a device. | Learn more about new Meet hardware can join calls with new on/off setting.

Introducing Figma in Google Chat

The Figma for Google Workspace add-on helps teams seamlessly collaborate on Figma files and keep everyone on the same page without switching context. | Learn more about how The Figma for Google Workspace add-on helps teams seamlessly collaborate on Figma files.

Listen to audio summaries in Google Docs

Audio summaries in Google Docs, a new Gemini-powered feature that enables you to listen to a brief overview of your document, can help you get up to speed quickly and understand the most important parts of your content. | Learn more about how to listen to audio summaries in Google Docs.

The announcements above were published on the Workspace Updates blog over the last week. Please refer to the original blog posts for complete details.
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New built-in interoperability between Google Meet and Microsoft Teams

We’re introducing video conferencing device interoperability for Google Meet with Microsoft Teams, which will allow you to: (1) Join Microsoft Teams meetings from Chrome OS- based Google Meet hardware devices, and (2) Join Google Meet meetings from Windows-based Microsoft Teams Rooms devices. | Learn more about interoperability between Google Meet and Microsoft Teams. 

Select Gemini in Workspace capabilities now available to Education Plus and Teaching & Learning customers

We’re bringing generative AI capabilities in Google Workspace for Education to more educators and students around the world. Gemini in Docs, Slides, Forms, and Vids are now available to users 18 and older with a Google Workspace for Education Plus or Teaching and Learning add-on license at no additional cost. | Learn more about Gemini in Workspace features for education users.

Gemini in Chrome is coming to Chromebook Plus devices

Gemini in Chrome is rolling out now to Chromebook Plus devices in the US. This feature empowers business and education users with AI tools that integrate seamlessly into their daily browsing workflows while maintaining strict data governance. | Learn more about Gemini in Chrome for Chromebook Plus devices.

Speech translation in Google Meet now generally available for businesses

As of January 27, 2026, speech translation in Google Meet is no longer restricted to businesses in a limited alpha program; it is now available for Google Workspace customers with select plans. | Learn more about speech translation in Meet for business users.

Prepare for the JEE Main with practice tests in Gemini

We recently launched full-length practice tests in Gemini, starting with the SAT. We're now expanding practice tests to support the JEE Main. | Learn more about JEE Main practice tests in Gemini.

Google Classroom API: Student groups endpoints are now available

Last year, we announced the launch of the Google Classroom API Student Groups endpoints through the Google Workspace Developer Preview Program (DPP). Now, Student Groups endpoints are generally available, so developers no longer need to be in the Developer Preview Program (DPP) to access them. | Learn more about Google Classroom API Student Groups endpoints.

Proofread your email with Gemini in Gmail

When you draft an email, Proofread can suggest improvements beyond spelling and grammar corrections like conciseness, active voice, sentence structure, and word choice so everything is polished before you send. We recently launched this feature to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, and we’re now bringing it to additional Workspace plans. | Learn more about Proofread in Gmail for Workspace users.

Expanding access to select Google Vids features for all users

To help more users create professional-quality content, we are making three features in Vids available to all users, regardless of what Workspace edition they use. These include: Read-along teleprompter, Transcript trim, and Styled captions. | Learn more about Vids features for more users.

Get higher access to advanced AI in Google Workspace

We’re introducing AI Expanded Access, a new Workspace add-on that sits between our standard offering and our top-tier plan. It unlocks higher access to allow teams to further scale their impact. | Learn more about AI Expanded Access for Workspace.

The announcements above were published on the Workspace Updates blog over the last week. Please refer to the original blog posts for complete details.

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Prepare for the SAT with full-length practice tests in Gemini

Standardized tests are often a critical component of the college application process. To support high school and college prep students during these critical milestones, we’re launching practice tests in Gemini: full-length, on-demand practice exams available at no cost. | Learn more about preparing for the SAT with full-length practice tests in Gemini.

New admin controls for "Take notes for me" sharing settings in Google Meet

We are introducing two new admin settings to give you more control over how meeting notes generated by "Take notes for me" are shared within your organization. These settings allow you to: Set a default sharing value: Choose who should receive access to the Take notes for me document and the recap email by default. | Learn more about new admin controls for the 'Take notes for me' sharing settings in Google Meet.

Better time suggestions for meeting with your colleagues using Gemini in Google Calendar

Google Calendar now uses Gemini to find the perfect meeting time faster. Whether scheduling or rescheduling, it analyzes colleagues’ availability, time zones, and conflicts to suggest the best options automatically. | Learn more about improved time suggestions for meeting with your colleagues using Gemini in Google Calendar.

Take your notebooks further by adding NotebookLM as a source in the Gemini app

Starting today, Workspace users can now add notebooks from NotebookLM as a source in the Gemini app. This will provide deeper, more relevant responses that are grounded in the sources in your notebook. | Learn more about taking your notebooks further by adding NotebookLM as a source in the Gemini app.

Calendar event color labels now also accessible to users with “Make changes to events” permission

Google Calendar offers event color labels for events on your primary calendar, which help users to visually organize their meetings and categorize them with Time Insights. Currently, color labels are only visible to users who have “Make changes to events and manage sharing” permissions for a primary calendar. | Learn more about how Calendar event color labels are now also accessible to users with 'Make changes to events' permission.

Record audio, video, and screencasts directly in Google Classroom

Starting today, we're bringing audio, video, and screencast recording functionality to Google Classroom. This new functionality is designed to help transform teaching and learning through multimodality, improving communication, intake, and retention for learners. | Learn more about recording audio, video, and screencasts directly in Google Classroom.

All Google Forms will now have granular controls over who can respond

We’re excited to announce that we will now automatically upgrade all existing forms to have granular controls over who can respond. When forms are upgraded, all users who could previously respond to the form will continue to be able to respond. | Learn more about how all Google Forms will now have granular controls over who can respond.

The announcements above were published on the Workspace Updates blog over the last week. Please refer to the original blog posts for complete details.
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Automatic addition of owned secondary calendars to your calendar list

Following our recent announcement regarding the improvements on secondary calendar management with dedicated owners, all secondary calendars you own will consistently be displayed in your calendar list in Google Calendar. Your calendar list is visible in your Calendar settings page. | Learn more about the automatic addition of owned secondary calendars to your calendar list.

Neat now a certified Google Meet hardware partner

Google Meet is committed to helping organizations bridge the gap between distributed teams with hardware that is easy to deploy, manage, and use. Today, we’re excited to announce that Neat has joined the Google Meet hardware ecosystem as a certified partner, bringing more variety and specialized video conferencing technology to Google Workspace customers. | Learn more about Neat, now a certified Google Meet hardware partner.

Forward messages in Google Chat

To make it easier to share information across different conversations, we’re introducing the ability to forward messages in Google Chat. This new feature  eliminates the need for manual workarounds such as  copying and pasting text or sharing screenshots. | Learn more about forwarding messages in Google Chat.

View Google Meet usage metrics in Gemini reports dashboard

Admins can now access usage metrics for Google Meet within the organization-level Gemini reports dashboard, in the “Gemini usage per interaction” section. This update gives you visibility into the value your organization derives from Gemini in Meet. | Learn more about viewing Google Meet usage metrics in the Gemini reports dashboard.

Granular OAuth consent in Google Chat apps

We recently announced that Chat apps built as Google Workspace add-ons using Apps Script would begin supporting a more granular OAuth consent screen this month. OAuth consent is needed by an app when the app is accessing user data or performing actions on a user’s behalf. | Learn more about granular OAuth consent in Google Chat apps.

Ask Gemini in Google Meet is expanding to Workspace Business Standard customers, additional languages, and mobile usage

In September 2025, we launched Ask Gemini in Meet, which brings the power of Gemini into your organization’s meetings. Today, we’re excited to announce we’re making the feature more broadly available to. | Learn more about how Ask Gemini in Google Meet is expanding to Workspace Business Standard customers, additional languages, and mobile usage.

Styled captions in Google Vids

Google Vids is an AI-powered video creation app for work, designed to help anyone become a great storyteller. It now allows users to create styled, animated captions that synchronize with audio and media elements. These captions act as a helpful visual guide, improving video comprehension and making content easier for viewers to track. | Learn more about styled captions in Google Vids.

The announcements above were published on the Workspace Updates blog over the last week. Please refer to the original blog posts for complete details.
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A summary of announcements from the last week:

The announcements below were published on the Workspace Updates blog over the last week. Please refer to the original blog posts for complete details.

Set Google Forms to automatically stop accepting responses based on date and time or response count

Last year, we introduced a feature that gives Google Forms creators more control over who can respond to their forms via sharing settings. We are now improving how you can choose to manage responses in Google Forms by enabling you to set a close date or response limit for new responses. | Learn more about setting Google Forms to automatically stop accepting responses based on date and time or response count.  

Ingredients to Video in Veo 3.1 now supports portrait-sized clips in Google Vids

Today we’re announcing improvements to Veo 3.1 that allow you to generate portrait-sized clips with faster pace and engaging shots, all while delivering realistic audio and maintaining consistency of objects, characters, and backgrounds. | Learn more about Ingredients to Video in Veo 3.1. It now supports portrait-sized clips in Google Vids.

Automatic room check-in for Google Meet available on mobile devices

Mobile Companion Mode now supports automatic room check-in. Using ultrasound detection, your device pairs with room hardware to join meetings instantly, streamlining the process. | Learn more about Automatic room check-in for Google Meet available on mobile devices.

SecOps data connector now available for Google Workspace for Education Plus and Standard

We’re expanding the availability of the Google Workspace SecOps data connector to customers using Google Workspace for Education Plus and Education Standard. This feature was previously only available for our Enterprise customers. | Learn more about the SecOps data connector, now available for Google Workspace for Education Plus and Standard.

Editing password-protected Microsoft Office files directly in Google Drive

We're excited to announce a major improvement to Microsoft Office interoperability in Google Workspace: you can now edit Microsoft Office files that are password-protected, directly within Docs, Sheets, and Slides. | Learn more about editing password-protected Microsoft Office files directly in Google Drive.
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